1963 The Gillette Cup began with all 17 first-class
counties taking part, The competition was called "The Knockout Cup" for the first year, all matches were 65 overs a side
1964 The previous season's top 5 Minor Counties teams
added to those taking part. The competition was called The Gillette Cup from this year, all matches were reduced to
60 overs a side
1980 Ireland added to those who take part in the
competition. Last year the competition was sponsored by Gillette.
1981 National Westminster Bank became the
sponsors of the competition.
1983 Scotland added to those who take part in the
competition. The number of Minor Counties taking part increased from 5 to 13.
1992 Durham, on achieving first-class status added
to those taking part in the competition, and the number of Minor Counties reduced to 12.
1995 Holland added to those taking part in the
competition (but barred from home fixtures because of lack of turf pitches), and the number of Minor Counties reduced
to 11.
2001
Cheltenham & Gloucester PLC become new sponsors.
